But hers is not the only name being tossed around for the position, although there's no more information.

What is for sure is that E! has three months to fill the gig as the show is set to return for the Golden Globes on Jan. 12.

However, no formal discussions with any candidates have taken place. Rivers' passing Sept. 4 is still so new that the network executives reportedly feel the need to respectfully wait a bit longer before really diving into finding her replacement.

Melissa Rivers, Joan's only daughter and executive producer of the show, will certainly be involved in the selection process.